Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile Testing

Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile Test

Price: $409.49

The following profile is used to screen nannies, healthcare personnel and other individuals responsible for the direct care of children. This series of tests provides information that can be used proactively to prevent infections from being passed from caregiver to child.

Please Note: The HIV-1 Qualitative, RNA test is an early exposure test, and is also known as an early detection test which can produce a positive result prior to 28 days after possible exposure; however, you cannot rely on a negative result until after 28 from possible exposure, making this the recommended timeframe for ordering the test.

Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Patient Instructions: First-Void Urine needed - Patient should take first urine of the day to the lab or should not urinate for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). It is recommended to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of specimen.

Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.

What is a Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile Test?

A Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile test helps those who are, or may be, in contact with children be aware of any health-related issues which may be present that could ultimately affect their health or the health of a child. It tests patients for a series of communicable diseases, offering results which are typically part of the hiring process in healthcare and childcare facilities, as well as by those who hire home-based childcare workers (i.e. nannies).

Who May Need a Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile Test?

Anyone who is interested in beginning a career in childcare, or who already works in the childcare field, will benefit from this series of tests. Not only do the results provide a clean bill of health to a potential or current employer, they also give an individual confidence in their health status related to communicable diseases and general wellbeing. Some employers may require these tests be performed within a certain amount of time prior to, or soon after, employment.

What Should I Expect from My Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile Test?

The Child Caregiver Infectious Disease Profile test consists of blood tests as well as having a patient supply a urine sample to the laboratory for testing. It is important the urine sample is the first-void urine of the day, or that the patient avoids urinating for at least 1 hour prior to having the specimen collected in order for the testing to be effective. Results are typically given to the patient in 5 business days, though there may be exceptions if retesting or confirmation testing is required. After the tests have been performed, speak to your doctor regarding your results to get more information on how they concern you and your health specifically.